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19th century Carved Walnut Black Forest Bear / Cigar Holder

$1,925
$2,75030% Off
£1,448.44
£2,069.2030% Off
€1,673.39
€2,390.5530% Off
CA$2,702.66
CA$3,860.9430% Off
A$2,919.76
A$4,171.0830% Off
CHF 1,553.34
CHF 2,219.0630% Off
MX$35,132.61
MX$50,189.4430% Off
NOK 19,668.55
NOK 28,097.9330% Off
SEK 17,987.43
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DKK 12,501.03
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About the Item

Late 19th century Continental carved walnut bear / cigar holder. In the style of Black Forest, German, Possibly Russian. The complex form of a classic dancing bear on hind legs. Standing on a base with a drum, tambourine and musical instruments. The expressive bear with an open mouth and bearing its teeth, with a detailed belt around its middle. The drum is an open container for cigars.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut,Carved,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Old minor losses and a chip with a repair to attached vessel / holder. Old repairs, all stable and hardly noticeable. This is over 100 years old and used as a cigar holder... Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Extremely fine carved details, similar to a good animal bronze.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1049434137762

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